Padres stretch winning streak to 8 as Machado and Tatis homer in 8-7 victory over Rockies

Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit home runs to lead the San Diego Padres to an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies, extending their winning streak to eight games. This win keeps the Padres 2 1/2 games ahead of Arizona for the final National League wild card spot and secures their fifth consecutive winning season, a first in the team’s history. The Rockies, on the other hand, have lost eight straight games and are struggling to avoid a fourth consecutive 100-loss season. Despite being outhit, the Padres maintained their lead with key contributions from Jake Cronenworth, Jackson Merrill, and Ty France. Mason Miller secured the win with his 37th save. The Padres have dominated the Rockies this season, winning 9 out of 10 games. The series continues with Padres’ Walker Buehler facing Rockies’ Kyle Freeland. QUESTION: How might the Padres’ recent success influence their performance in the upcoming playoffs?